Disassembly
41TE - Automatic TransaxleInput Clutch Assembly
DISASSEMBLY
1. Mount input clutch assembly to Input Clutch Pressure Fixture (Tool 8391).
2. Tap down reverse clutch reaction plate to release pressure from snap ring (Fig. 226).
3. Remove reverse clutch snap ring (Fig. 227).
4. Pry up and remove reverse clutch reaction plate (Fig. 228) (Fig. 229).
5. Remove the reverse clutch pack (two frictions/ one steel) (Fig. 230).
NOTE: Tag reverse clutch pack for reassembly identification.
6. Remove the OD/Reverse pressure plate snap ring (Fig. 231).
7. Remove OD/Reverse pressure plate (Fig. 232).
8. Remove OD/Reverse pressure plate wave snap ring (Fig. 233).
9. Remove OD shaft/hub and OD clutch pack (Fig. 234) (Fig. 235).
NOTE: Tag overdrive clutch pack for reassembly identification.
10. Remove and inspect #3 & #4 thrust washers (Fig. 236).
11. Remove the underdrive shaft assembly (Fig. 237).
12. Remove the #2 needle bearing (Fig. 238).
13. Remove the OD/UD reaction plate tapered snap ring (Fig. 239).
NOTE: The OD/UD clutch reaction plate has a step on both sides. Install the OD/UD clutches reaction plate tapered step side up.
14. Remove the OD/UD reaction plate (Fig. 240).
15. Remove the first UD clutch disc (Fig. 241).
16. Remove the UD clutch flat snap ring (Fig. 242).
NOTE: Tag underdrive clutch pack for reassembly identification.
17. Remove the UD clutch pack (Fig. 243).
CAUTION: Compress return spring just enough to remove or install snap ring.
18. Using Tool 5059A and an arbor press, compress UD clutch piston enough to remove snap ring (Fig. 244) (Fig. 245).
19. Remove spring retainer (Fig. 245).
20. Remove UD clutch piston (Fig. 246).
21. Remove input hub tapered snap ring (Fig. 247).
22. Tap on input hub with soft faced hammer and separate input hub from OD/Reverse piston and clutch retainer (Fig. 248) (Fig. 249).
23. Separate clutch retainer from OD/Reverse piston (Fig. 250).
24. Using Tool 6057 and an arbor press, compress return OD/Reverse piston return spring just enough to remove snap ring (Fig. 251) (Fig. 252).
25. Remove input shaft to input clutch hub snap ring (Fig. 253).
26. Using a suitably sized socket and an arbor press, remove input shaft from input shaft hub (Fig. 254).